The Coast Guard Auxiliary is a civilian, uniformed, all-volunteer component of the U.S. Coast Guard.  Auxiliarists perform virtually all missions of the Active Coast Guard except for direct law enforcement and the use of arms.  The Auxiliary is a force multiplier to augment active missions besides performing the traditional role in promoting Recreational Boater Safety.

The Auxiliary's basic unit is the flotilla. Our flotilla, Flotilla 42, serves Port Angeles and Sequim, Washington. Our communities are located on the shores of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, a body of salt water that separates the Olympic Peninsula from Vancouver Island, British Columbia in Canada.

 

 

                             

                                     Taken by Maryann Procter

Vessel Safety Checks

The Vessel Safety Check is a complimentary check of your boat conducted by members of the Auxiliary, confirming that it meets both federal and state requirements for safety.
 

Public Education

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary courses provide instruction to boaters at all levels, from the fundamental to the advanced. Our courses are taught by experienced and knowledgeable instructors committed to the highest standards of the U.S. Coast Guard.
 

Public Affairs Events

Auxiliarists share water safety information with the boating public.
 

On the Water Safety Patrols

Members who are qualified as Coxswain and Crew patrol local waters.  Member training is a big part of what we do.
 

Join The Auxiliary

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed volunteer component of the United States Coast Guard. Created by an Act of Congress in 1939, the Auxiliary directly supports the Coast Guard in all missions, except military and law enforcement actions.